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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

EcoVadis

Deforestation for palm oil plantations in Indonesia averages to about 300,000 hectares (about half the size of Delaware) each year. Corporate Commitments to Zero Deforestation and Responsible Sourcing. million tons in 1995 to 62.6 million tons in 2015).

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

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Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning

Intelligent Audit

In addition, the company is increasing its sourcing in Mexico and Central America and undergoing what it describes as an “end-to-end supply chain transformation.”. When implemented correctly, diversification is a smart strategy; however, it could lead to higher costs and delays elsewhere in supply chains. But at what cost?